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Reduced Fat Recipes

Reduced Fat Recipes

If you are looking to lower your fat intake try our selection of low fat recipes. There are all sorts of foods you can eat that are healthy or healthier versions of some of those fatty favorites. Hint: When using reduced fat ingredients check the product label to make sure they aren't just loaded up with carbs as instead. Use fresh ingredients whenever possible and make as much as you can from scratch. Packaged foods contain lots of sodium and fat.



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Recipes  /   low fat
recipe for diet chicken

Diet Chicken

Made with chicken breasts, orange soda, soy sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baked potato patties

Baked Potato Patties

Made with parsley, potatoes, black pepper, onion, whole wheat flour

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for weight watchers beef nachos

Weight Watchers Beef Nachos

Made with tortilla chips, jalapeno peppers, ground beef, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, salsa, Mexican cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for beef casserole supreme

Beef Casserole Supreme

Made with ground beef, garlic, mushrooms, black pepper, cream of celery soup, instant rice, dried minced onion, oregano, salt, frozen broccoli

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for butterflied chops with sundried tomato sauce

Butterflied Chops with Sundried Tomato Sauce

Made with dried basil, pork chops, olive oil, garlic, chicken broth, white wine, water, evaporated skim milk, tomato paste, sun-dried tomato

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for baked sweet potato shoestring fries

Baked Sweet Potato Shoestring Fries

Made with non-stick cooking spray, orange juice, vegetable oil, ground ginger, salt, ground red pepper, sweet potatoes

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for 265 calorie meal

265 Calorie Meal

Made with pasteurized cheese product, chicken breasts, mushrooms, Italian salad dressing, onion, margarine, zucchini, tomato

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for delicious low-fat carrot cake

Delicious Low-Fat Carrot Cake

Made with ground cloves, brown sugar, safflower oil, egg, egg whites, buttermilk, vanilla extract, carrot, crushed pineapple

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for low-fat summer seafood salad

Low-Fat Summer Seafood Salad

Made with salt, hot pepper sauce, rice, crab meat, water chestnuts, celery, green onions, plain nonfat yogurt, sour cream, lemon juice


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low-fat new england style clam chowder

Low-Fat New England Style Clam Chowder

Made with onion, potatoes, clams, chicken bouillon granules, milk, flour, cornstarch, water, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for watermelon strawberry shake

Watermelon Strawberry Shake

Made with banana, lemon yogurt, watermelon, strawberries


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for low-fat salmon and mushroom risotto

Low-Fat Salmon and Mushroom Risotto

Made with red bell pepper, onion, celery, mushroom, white wine, salmon fillet, clam juice, tomatoes, wild rice, brown rice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low-fat chocolate popcorn

Low-Fat Chocolate Popcorn

Made with cinnamon, popcorn, non-stick cooking spray, powdered cocoa mix


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low fat strawberry bread

Low Fat Strawberry Bread

Made with strawberries, unbleached flour, sugar, egg whites, vanilla extract, applesauce, salt, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for breakfast couscous cereal

Breakfast Couscous Cereal

Made with cinnamon, water, orange juice, couscous, orange zest, almonds, honey, frozen apple juice concentrate

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sugar free strawberry pie

Sugar Free Strawberry Pie

Made with whipped topping, water, pie shell, strawberry gelatin, strawberries, vanilla pudding

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for topless slim apple pie

Topless Slim Apple Pie

Made with sweetener, salt, pie shell, apples, lemon, cornstarch, ground cinnamon

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for low-fat blueberry popcorn bars

Low-Fat Blueberry Popcorn Bars

Made with margarine or butter, white vanilla chips, miniature marshmallows, dried blueberries, microwave popcorn, popcorn

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low fat potato pancakes

Low Fat Potato Pancakes

Made with black pepper, sugar, salt, potatoes, eggs, onion, flour, baking powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low-fat tartar sauce

Low-Fat Tartar Sauce

Made with Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, milk, lemon juice, onions or scallions, sweet or dill pickles, pimento or red bell pepper, fresh parsley or watercress


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for lowfat frozen mango cream pie

Lowfat Frozen Mango Cream Pie

Made with lime juice, cream cheese, frozen whipped topping, graham cracker crumbs, butter, mango, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for low fat southwestern rice and bean salad

Low Fat Southwestern Rice and Bean Salad

Made with cumin, mayonnaise, salsa, fresh cilantro, rice, black beans, frozen whole kernel corn, red bell pepper, green onion


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for guilt free potato salad

Guilt Free Potato Salad

Made with white pepper, potatoes, eggs, onion, celery, mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, sugar

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for fat free mexican corn bread

Fat Free Mexican Corn Bread

Made with jalapeno chilies, diced green chilies, yellow cornmeal, white or whole wheat flour, baking powder, egg, milk, soy milk or rice milk, creamed corn, onion, red...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for low-fat fruited chicken salad

Low-Fat Fruited Chicken Salad

Made with green onion, pineapple chunks, grapes, apple, raisins, almonds, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, curry powder, pineapple juice


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for lowfat spicy pinto beans

Lowfat Spicy Pinto Beans

Made with tomatoes, chili powder, dried pinto beans, chicken broth, onion, green onions, garlic, jalapeno pepper, vegetable bouillon granules, cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker ham and cheese strata

Slow Cooker Ham And Cheese Strata

Made with Tabasco sauce, black pepper, kosher salt, Monterey jack cheese, half and half, butter, white bread, ham, dried minced onions, eggs

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for low fat pepper steak

Low Fat Pepper Steak

Made with cornstarch, top round steak, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, beef bouillon granules, water, teriyaki sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for omelet pinwheels with mushroom sherry sauce

Omelet Pinwheels With Mushroom Sherry Sauce

Made with Parmesan cheese, onion, oil, chicken, frozen spinach, hard-cooked eggs, salt and pepper, mushrooms

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for guilt-free bananas foster

Guilt-Free Bananas Foster

Made with ground cinnamon, orange juice, bananas, margarine, brown sugar, rum extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for light egg nog

Light Egg Nog

Made with cinnamon sticks, evaporated milk, frozen egg product, thawed or egg whites, sugar, vanilla extract, light rum, skim milk, ground nutmeg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for low fat lemon chicken with vegetables

Low Fat Lemon Chicken with Vegetables

Made with black pepper, garlic, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, chicken broth, whole mushrooms, carrots, zucchini, lemon juice, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for skinny tuna noodle casserole

Skinny Tuna Noodle Casserole

Made with celery, bell peppers, mushrooms, frozen sweet corn, mushroom soup, tuna, skim milk, hot pepper sauce, parsley, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for low fat french fries

Low Fat French Fries

Made with garlic powder, cayenne pepper, potatoes, oil, black pepper, sea salt, paprika

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for low fat beef fajita

Low Fat Beef Fajita

Made with salsa, non-stick cooking spray, sirloin steak, lime juice, chili powder, onion, red bell pepper, salt, cilantro, lettuce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for low fat chewy fruit and oatmeal bars

Low Fat Chewy Fruit And Oatmeal Bars

Made with vanilla or plain low-fat yogurt, egg whites, fat-free milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, oats, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for low-fat salsa chicken

Low-Fat Salsa Chicken

Made with Parmesan cheese, chicken breast halves, non-stick cooking spray, salsa, green onions

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for diabetic low fat nachos

Diabetic Low Fat Nachos

Made with pickled jalapeno peppers, cilantro, tortilla chips, Cheddar cheese, green chiles, tomato, black olives, green onion

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for low fat shrimp and sausage jambalaya

Low Fat Shrimp And Sausage Jambalaya

Made with dried thyme, butter, onion, green bell pepper, celery, garlic, turkey kielbasa, long-grain rice, whole peeled tomatoes, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for grilled amberjack with caramelized onion

Grilled Amberjack With Caramelized Onion

Made with butter, Vidalia onion, maple syrup, teriyaki sauce, lemon juice, garlic, amber jack fillets, non-stick cooking spray

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for tropical pasta salad

Tropical Pasta Salad

Made with seasoned rice vinegar, spiral pasta, raisins, papaya, nectarine, mango, fresh basil


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for low fat cheese sauce

Low Fat Cheese Sauce

Made with Cheddar cheese, skim milk, margarine, all-purpose flour, salt, dry mustard, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes




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